Alibi - Softcover

Kanon, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2714441955 ISBN 13: 9782714441959

Publisher: BELFOND, 2006

Synopsis

Winner of the Hammett Prize

It is 1946, and Adam Miller has come to Venice to visit his widowed mother and try to forget the horrors he has witnessed as a U.S. Army war crimes investigator in Germany. But when he falls in love with Claudia, a Jewish woman scarred by her devastating experiences during World War II, he is forced to confront another Venice, a city still at war with itself, haunted by atrocities it would rather forget. Everyone, including his mother's suave new Venetian suitor, has been compromised by the occupation, and Adam finds himself at the center of a web of deception, intrigue, and unexpected moral dilemmas. When is murder acceptable? What are the limits of guilt? How much is someone willing to pay for a perfect alibi?

Joseph Kanon's Alibi is at once a murder mystery, a love story, and a superbly crafted novel about the nature of moral responsibility.

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Review:

"[Joseph Kanon's] richest, most full-blooded work to date . . . [he] has mastered the art of the historical thriller."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"Burrowing deeply into Patricia Highsmith territory, Kanon has crafted an absorbing tale. . . . [Kanon] is frequently compared to the likes of John le Carre and Graham Greene. With "Alibi," he shows that he's up to the comparison."--"San Francisco Chronicle"
"Disturbing and hypnotically readable, "Alibi" is a mystery, a love story, and a work of philosophy--and a perfect companion for the thriller reader who wants a philosophical challenge, as well as entertainment."--"Richmond Times-Dispatch"
"Kanon keeps us turning pages . . . his best book yet."--"Winston-Salem Journal"
"Joseph Kanon is a specialist in superior historical thrillers . . . moody, deeply atmospheric, and as labyrinthine as the streets of Venice."--"The Seattle Times"
"Kanon offers such vivid sensory detail that a reader emerges as steeped in atmospherics as a seasoned diplomat with a passport full of visa stamps. You feel initiated, as if you've been let in on some dark and well-kept secrets from some of the twentieth century's most pivotal moments."--"The Baltimore Sun"
"If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion--all glimpsed from a gondola, so to speak--you won't do much better than this."--"The Washington Post"

"Burrowing deeply into Patricia Highsmith territory, Kanon has crafted an absorbing tale. . . . [Kanon] is frequently compared to the likes of John le Carre and Graham Greene. With "Alibi, " he shows that he's up to the comparison."--"San Francisco Chronicle"
"Kanon's richest, most full-blooded work to date . . . [He] has mastered the art of the historical thriller."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"Disturbing and hypnotically readable, "Alibi" is a mystery, a love story, and a work of philosophy--and a perfect companion for the thriller reader who wants a philosophical challenge, as well as entertainment."--"Richmond Times-Dispatch"
"Joseph Kanon is a specialist in superior historical thrillers. . . . Moody, deeply atmospheric, and as labyrinthine as the streets of Venice."--"The Seattle Times"
""Alibi "is a thriller with a slide-rule perfect plot. . . . Wholly engrossing and one of the finest thrillers you will read this year--up there with the classics of the genre."--"The Daily Telegraph "(London)
"If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion--all glimpsed from a gondola, so to speak--you won't do much better than this."--"The Washington Post" "Once again Kanon has written a novel set against the backdrop of World War II that is evocative and sensitive, moody and thought-provoking."--"Arizona"" Daily Star"
""Alibi "is an absorbing and fast-paced book."--"New Mystery Reader Magazine"
" "
"Kanon keeps us turning pages. . . . His best book yet."--"The ""Winston-Salem"" Journal"
" "
"Kanon juxtaposes a powerful love story and a gripping thriller against a palpable historical moment. . . . The novel holds us completely, with its vision of a sadly inadequate hero striking deep at our worst fears about ourselves."--"Booklist"
"You will admire this book for its descriptions of the theatrically beautiful Venetian cityscape and for its engrossing rendition of the city's postwar hangover-party mood--plus the inclusion of a cracking good murder mystery."--"The News & Observer"
"Extraordinarily well-crafted and well-written . . . Kanon's storytelling talents for intrigue may be unparalleled."--"Deseret"" Morning News"
"Kanon offers such vivid sensory detail that a reader emerges as steeped in atmospherics as a seasoned diplomat with a passport full of visa stamps. You feel initiated, as if you've been let in on some dark and well-kept secrets from some of the twentieth century's most pivotal moments. . . . In Kanon's eclectic cast of policemen, soldiers, revolutionaries, and ex-pat socialites, no one is spared the deep, dark smudges offered by war and its aftermath."--"Baltimore"" Sun"
"If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion, you won't do much better than this."--"San Jose Mercury News""

Burrowing deeply into Patricia Highsmith territory, Kanon has crafted an absorbing tale. . . . [Kanon] is frequently compared to the likes of John le Carre and Graham Greene. With "Alibi, " he shows that he's up to the comparison. "San Francisco Chronicle"

Kanon's richest, most full-blooded work to date . . . [He] has mastered the art of the historical thriller. "The New York Times Book Review"

Disturbing and hypnotically readable, "Alibi" is a mystery, a love story, and a work of philosophy--and a perfect companion for the thriller reader who wants a philosophical challenge, as well as entertainment. "Richmond Times-Dispatch"

Joseph Kanon is a specialist in superior historical thrillers. . . . Moody, deeply atmospheric, and as labyrinthine as the streets of Venice. "The Seattle Times"

"Alibi "is a thriller with a slide-rule perfect plot. . . . Wholly engrossing and one of the finest thrillers you will read this year--up there with the classics of the genre. "The Daily Telegraph (London)"

If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion--all glimpsed from a gondola, so to speak--you won't do much better than this. "The Washington Post"

Once again Kanon has written a novel set against the backdrop of World War II that is evocative and sensitive, moody and thought-provoking. "Arizona Daily Star"

"Alibi "is an absorbing and fast-paced book. "New Mystery Reader Magazine"

Kanon keeps us turning pages. . . . His best book yet. "The Winston-Salem Journal"

Kanon juxtaposes a powerful love story and a gripping thriller against a palpable historical moment. . . . The novel holds us completely, with its vision of a sadly inadequate hero striking deep at our worst fears about ourselves. "Booklist"

You will admire this book for its descriptions of the theatrically beautiful Venetian cityscape and for its engrossing rendition of the city's postwar hangover-party mood--plus the inclusion of a cracking good murder mystery. "The News & Observer"

Extraordinarily well-crafted and well-written . . . Kanon's storytelling talents for intrigue may be unparalleled. "Deseret Morning News"

Kanon offers such vivid sensory detail that a reader emerges as steeped in atmospherics as a seasoned diplomat with a passport full of visa stamps. You feel initiated, as if you've been let in on some dark and well-kept secrets from some of the twentieth century's most pivotal moments. . . . In Kanon's eclectic cast of policemen, soldiers, revolutionaries, and ex-pat socialites, no one is spared the deep, dark smudges offered by war and its aftermath. "Baltimore Sun"

If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion, you won't do much better than this. "San Jose Mercury News""

Burrowing deeply into Patricia Highsmith territory, Kanon has crafted an absorbing tale. . . . [Kanon] is frequently compared to the likes of John le Carre and Graham Greene. With Alibi, he shows that he's up to the comparison. San Francisco Chronicle

Kanon's richest, most full-blooded work to date . . . [He] has mastered the art of the historical thriller. The New York Times Book Review

Disturbing and hypnotically readable, Alibi is a mystery, a love story, and a work of philosophy--and a perfect companion for the thriller reader who wants a philosophical challenge, as well as entertainment. Richmond Times-Dispatch

Joseph Kanon is a specialist in superior historical thrillers. . . . Moody, deeply atmospheric, and as labyrinthine as the streets of Venice. The Seattle Times

Alibi is a thriller with a slide-rule perfect plot. . . . Wholly engrossing and one of the finest thrillers you will read this year--up there with the classics of the genre. The Daily Telegraph (London)

If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion--all glimpsed from a gondola, so to speak--you won't do much better than this. The Washington Post

Once again Kanon has written a novel set against the backdrop of World War II that is evocative and sensitive, moody and thought-provoking. Arizona Daily Star

Alibi is an absorbing and fast-paced book. New Mystery Reader Magazine

Kanon keeps us turning pages. . . . His best book yet. The Winston-Salem Journal

Kanon juxtaposes a powerful love story and a gripping thriller against a palpable historical moment. . . . The novel holds us completely, with its vision of a sadly inadequate hero striking deep at our worst fears about ourselves. Booklist

You will admire this book for its descriptions of the theatrically beautiful Venetian cityscape and for its engrossing rendition of the city's postwar hangover-party mood--plus the inclusion of a cracking good murder mystery. The News & Observer

Extraordinarily well-crafted and well-written . . . Kanon's storytelling talents for intrigue may be unparalleled. Deseret Morning News

Kanon offers such vivid sensory detail that a reader emerges as steeped in atmospherics as a seasoned diplomat with a passport full of visa stamps. You feel initiated, as if you've been let in on some dark and well-kept secrets from some of the twentieth century's most pivotal moments. . . . In Kanon's eclectic cast of policemen, soldiers, revolutionaries, and ex-pat socialites, no one is spared the deep, dark smudges offered by war and its aftermath. Baltimore Sun

If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion, you won't do much better than this. San Jose Mercury News

"

-Burrowing deeply into Patricia Highsmith territory, Kanon has crafted an absorbing tale. . . . [Kanon] is frequently compared to the likes of John le Carre and Graham Greene. With Alibi, he shows that he's up to the comparison.- --San Francisco Chronicle

-Kanon's richest, most full-blooded work to date . . . [He] has mastered the art of the historical thriller.- --The New York Times Book Review

-Disturbing and hypnotically readable, Alibi is a mystery, a love story, and a work of philosophy--and a perfect companion for the thriller reader who wants a philosophical challenge, as well as entertainment.- --Richmond Times-Dispatch

-Joseph Kanon is a specialist in superior historical thrillers. . . . Moody, deeply atmospheric, and as labyrinthine as the streets of Venice.- --The Seattle Times

-Alibi is a thriller with a slide-rule perfect plot. . . . Wholly engrossing and one of the finest thrillers you will read this year--up there with the classics of the genre.- --The Daily Telegraph (London)

-If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion--all glimpsed from a gondola, so to speak--you won't do much better than this.- --The Washington Post

-Once again Kanon has written a novel set against the backdrop of World War II that is evocative and sensitive, moody and thought-provoking.- --Arizona Daily Star

-Alibi is an absorbing and fast-paced book.- --New Mystery Reader Magazine

-Kanon keeps us turning pages. . . . His best book yet.- --The Winston-Salem Journal

-Kanon juxtaposes a powerful love story and a gripping thriller against a palpable historical moment. . . . The novel holds us completely, with its vision of a sadly inadequate hero striking deep at our worst fears about ourselves.- --Booklist

-You will admire this book for its descriptions of the theatrically beautiful Venetian cityscape and for its engrossing rendition of the city's postwar hangover-party mood--plus the inclusion of a cracking good murder mystery.- --The News & Observer

-Extraordinarily well-crafted and well-written . . . Kanon's storytelling talents for intrigue may be unparalleled.- --Deseret Morning News

-Kanon offers such vivid sensory detail that a reader emerges as steeped in atmospherics as a seasoned diplomat with a passport full of visa stamps. You feel initiated, as if you've been let in on some dark and well-kept secrets from some of the twentieth century's most pivotal moments. . . . In Kanon's eclectic cast of policemen, soldiers, revolutionaries, and ex-pat socialites, no one is spared the deep, dark smudges offered by war and its aftermath.- --Baltimore Sun

-If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion, you won't do much better than this.- --San Jose Mercury News

"Burrowing deeply into Patricia Highsmith territory, Kanon has crafted an absorbing tale. . . . [Kanon] is frequently compared to the likes of John le Carre and Graham Greene. With Alibi, he shows that he's up to the comparison." --San Francisco Chronicle

"Kanon's richest, most full-blooded work to date . . . [He] has mastered the art of the historical thriller." --The New York Times Book Review

"Disturbing and hypnotically readable, Alibi is a mystery, a love story, and a work of philosophy--and a perfect companion for the thriller reader who wants a philosophical challenge, as well as entertainment." --Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Joseph Kanon is a specialist in superior historical thrillers. . . . Moody, deeply atmospheric, and as labyrinthine as the streets of Venice." --The Seattle Times

"Alibi is a thriller with a slide-rule perfect plot. . . . Wholly engrossing and one of the finest thrillers you will read this year--up there with the classics of the genre." --The Daily Telegraph (London)

"If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion--all glimpsed from a gondola, so to speak--you won't do much better than this." --The Washington Post

"Once again Kanon has written a novel set against the backdrop of World War II that is evocative and sensitive, moody and thought-provoking." --Arizona Daily Star

"Alibi is an absorbing and fast-paced book." --New Mystery Reader Magazine

"Kanon keeps us turning pages. . . . His best book yet." --The Winston-Salem Journal

"Kanon juxtaposes a powerful love story and a gripping thriller against a palpable historical moment. . . . The novel holds us completely, with its vision of a sadly inadequate hero striking deep at our worst fears about ourselves." --Booklist

"You will admire this book for its descriptions of the theatrically beautiful Venetian cityscape and for its engrossing rendition of the city's postwar hangover-party mood--plus the inclusion of a cracking good murder mystery." --The News & Observer

"Extraordinarily well-crafted and well-written . . . Kanon's storytelling talents for intrigue may be unparalleled." --Deseret Morning News

"Kanon offers such vivid sensory detail that a reader emerges as steeped in atmospherics as a seasoned diplomat with a passport full of visa stamps. You feel initiated, as if you've been let in on some dark and well-kept secrets from some of the twentieth century's most pivotal moments. . . . In Kanon's eclectic cast of policemen, soldiers, revolutionaries, and ex-pat socialites, no one is spared the deep, dark smudges offered by war and its aftermath." --Baltimore Sun

"If you want to explore life, love, death, beauty, and moral confusion, you won't do much better than this." --San Jose Mercury News

Book Description:

In the spring of 1946 Venice seems untouched by war, a haven of normality in a ravaged continent, but those who suffered under the fascists are determined to expose those who collaborated with them.

About this edition

• Publisher: BELFOND
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 2714441955
• ISBN 13: 9782714441959
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 463